Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

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Why I didn't wear a tie
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Why I didn't wear a tie

A new Year Story

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Terry Freedman
Jan 04, 2025
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Hey, you guys, you gotta wear ties on the weekend.

— Eddie Cochrane, Weekend

Every story has a story behind it. This is the story of why I didn’t wear a tie.

Every year our family has a New Year party. And every year Ian and I are the only ones who wear a jacket and tie.

Photo of Terry in jacket and tie
Photo of Terry in jacket and tie

Every year Ian and I have the same conversation:

— Weari…

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